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humbly
[ huhm-blee, uhm- ]
adverb
- in a way that is not proud or arrogant; modestly:
He humbly accepted the award on behalf of his friends and colleagues.
- in a way that shows insignificance, inferiority, or subservience:
I made my suggestions humbly, realizing the vast experience of the others in the room.
- in a respectfully courteous way:
I humbly request that you give us some time to discuss this privately.
Other 51Թ Forms
- ··ܳ· adverb
- ܲ·-ܳ· adverb
- ܲ·ܳ· adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of humbly1
Example Sentences
Backstage at the Hammersmith Apollo, the Californian singer is endearingly, humbly bewildered by the whole thing.
“I think the chances for me to win are very low,” Torres says, maybe too humbly, of a race that has already seen its share of twists and turns.
Foxx, who has worked alongside Diaz twice before, said they persuaded her to back to the industry by "very humbly" asking if she would return and "grace us with her incredible talent".
Many think the Dodgers should be grateful to win the World Series this year and humbly behave like other recent defending champions by cutting corners and reducing costs and receding back into the pack.
He confesses humbly to being a little skeptical, makes a big show of wanting Geller to do well, invites him to return and try again, and as Geller struggles, Carson listens, waits patiently, acts baffled.
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